Facebook gives hatred a hand
Facebook has decided not to remove groups that deny the Holocaust. This contradicts its own "statement of rights and responsibilities", which clearly states "you will not post content that is hateful". Facebook seems to be ignorant of the inherent danger of Holocaust denial, the deeply hateful nature of it, and international efforts against racism. Facebook either fails to understand the responsibility it has to society, or it has placed profit far above morality.
Holocaust denial is illegal in 13 countries. Other countries, such as Australia, have broader laws prohibiting racial vilification – the carrying out of a public act that will "offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate another person or group of people" who are targeted because of "race, colour or national or ethnic origin".… Seguir leyendo »